Senior Manager, Global Experiential Design

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Design and oversee branded experiential retail design and 360 Consumer Experience Formats. This position collaborates closely with Store Design, VM, Consumer Engagement, Education and Regional teams to conceptualize innovative, best in class in-store/at-outpost VM, retail experiences and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Propose and develop experiential retail design in line with Global Brand vision for all Store formats, Beauty Windows, Outposts, Pop-ups and Retail installations. * Create evergreen & bespoke experiences and services for in-store/at-outpost retail events and consumer engagement touchpoints. * Oversee consumer journey for new and existing store formats, events and retail outposts

• Concept HTSM gifting experience for in-store/at-outpost
• Identify applications of new digital technologies to enhance consumer

experience

• Ensure customer experience continuity across channels and formats
• Guidelines for all scales of Beauty Retail Events, offering both Evergreen &

Bespoke designs for: * * At-counter/at-outpost retail events (Masterclasses, Launch Parties, VIP Celebrations) * At-counter/at-outpost Consumer engagement touchpoints (ingredient discovery, giveaways, limited-time activations)

• Store openings
• Brand launches
• Aid VP and SVP Brand Image in ensuring Global Brand vision is upheld at

consistent level of excellence while addressing regional parameters and concerns. * Coordinate with visual merchandising, store design, marketing and PR to ensure cohesive brand design identity across experiential formats. * Actively participate in meetings, substituting for Director when necessary, with decision making responsibilities.

• Manage high volume workload and prioritize project requirements effectively.
• Ensure clear communication, transfer of information and alignment with

regional teams to maintain and build collaborative and efficient process. * Work across Global Communications, Consumer Engagement and Education functions to conceptualize the most innovative and best in class service, consumer engagement and retail experience design that can be tailored for all formats. * Help cascade event guidelines to key stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. *

QUALIFICATIONS

* Looking for a creative individual who also has strategic and detailed thinking.

• Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media.
• Position requires 5-7 years+ of design work experience, preferably in luxury

retail. * BS or BA in Architecture, Interior Design or Industrial Design, Store Design and Visual Merchandising.

• Creative and Innovative
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Passionate about retail and in-store visual merchandising with a deep

understanding of current luxury beauty/fashion/retail/design trends.

• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Actively demonstrate excellence in design vision, execution, and taste level.
• Visualize concepts and ideas through vivid mood boards, sketches, 3d

renderings, Photoshop comps, etc. * Challenges standard practices and apply new and different ways of thinking as necessary.

• Creates and sustains environment of trust and collaboration.
• Actively builds relationships across disciplines and with external partners.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and design shifts.
• Ability to detail fixtures and display design in realistic and executable

fashion. * Knowledge of materials and methods of fabrication and installation of fixtures and construction.

• Vectorworks (or AutoCad) and photoshop proficient. 3-d skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to speak to creative vision and

execution as well as tactical conversations across disciplines.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of retail trends and environments.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with the team.
• Must be able to follow projects from inception to completion.
• Must be able to execute several projects at once in a timely and efficient

manner. * An interest in the cosmetic industry, fashion trends, pop culture and new media is necessary. Pay Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $99,400.00 to $163,800.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program as well as participation in the share incentive plan. In addition, In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law [ Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.